Psychological and emotional effects of diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer

Management of alcohol dependency in head and neck cancer

Nutritional needs of the head and neck cancer patient

Altered body image and dysfunction

Symptom management and palliative care in relation to head and neck cancer

Rehabilitative care in head and neck cancer management

Swallow and Voice restoration

Understanding the patient and family experience

Life beyond treatment

Professional self-care

Learning and Teaching

A variety of approaches will be used which may include:

Technology enhanced learning

Workshops and masterclasses

Lectures and seminars

Enquiry-based learning

Case-based learning

Study time

A total of 36 hours in the form of scheduled learning and teaching study hours.

Assessment

A 3,000 word project related to the students area of specialist practice in head and neck cancer. During the module, students will have opportunity to discuss their projects with academic staff supporting the module.

Supplementary fee information

Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts. Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding. Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.

Dates

How to apply

You are required to apply online for your CPD modules, which you can take as stand-alone courses or as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters level) programme.

Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts. Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding. Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.